European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km‑long X‑ray laser, which produces X‑rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

For our Procurement group we are looking for a

Procurement Officer (f/m/d) part-time 19,5 h/week

• Analyzing innovative procurement cases in the scientific environment
• Verifying compliance with innovative procurement EU regulations
• Supporting pre-procurement market analysis
• Implement and execute innovation procurement processes
• Purchasing of goods and services in accordance with public procurement law (VGV and UVgO)
• Preparing and executing public tendering procedures nationally and EU-wide
• Evaluation of offers and price negotiations
• Contribution to the project management and reporting
• Support of the organization of the training sessions at European XFEL
• Support of the dissemination activities of the project INPROCAP
• Other relevant purchasing duties as assigned

• Completed university degree preferably in business administration or a comparable field of study
• Education and/or training in commercial disciplines (business administration or similar)
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of purchasing experience preferably in the scientific environment
• Good knowledge of public procurement procedures and laws
• Preferably experience in foreign trade and custom matters
• Knowledge of ERP Systems and use of electronic procurement platforms
• Fluent in English (reading and writing) and fluent in German is a valuable asset

Become part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
• easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your well‑being

Our company language is English.

Reference number: A-237

Duration: This appointment is limited to 2 years.